SaaStr 752: 9 Signs a Startup Isn't Going to Make It with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

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SaaStr 752: 9 Signs a Startup Isn't Going to Make It with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin SaaStr Founder and CEO, Jason Lemkin sat down to discuss 9 signs a startup isn't going to make it. We all know, we're living in strange times. A lot of AI companies are growing 500% a year and exploding A lot of public leaders are struggling Some unicorns are doing incredibly well, while others have stalled and are growing at zero Founders are struggling with how to deal with these changes, and VCs and executives are trying to decide if companies are worth joining, investing in, or sticking it out with. It's nuanced. So, let's look at the nine signs a startup will fail. As leaders, if you see yourself doing some of these things, maybe it's time to stop it.

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